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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
NGO: EU should not ban palm oil-based biofuel
KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union (EU), which is proposing a ban on the use of Malaysian palm oil-based biofuel within the eurozone, should reconsider the proposal so as not to affect the livelihood of small farmers, says an advocate for Planters United, a non-governmental organisation made up of a group of smallholder planters.
Invalid reasons to ban palm oil
THE unfavourable view on palm oil stems from its alleged claims that it brings negative impacts on climate change, the environment, and biodiversity protection.
PH mulls stricter rules on Indonesian palm oil imports
MANILA -- Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said government is seriously considering the possible tightening up on palm oil importations, particularly those coming from Indonesia, to prevent a flooding in the local market and at the same time address the trade gap between countries.
Incentive for oil palm cultivation
BHUBANESWAR: IN a bid to push oil palm cultivation, the State Government has decided to provide incentives for purchase of seedlings and setting up processing units besides reimbursing the cost of transportation, up to the oil seed collection centres.
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday Jan 9
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday Jan 9
Malaysian palm oil price rises to near 3-week top as output gains ease
Malaysian palm oil futures rose over 1 percent in early trade on Tuesday, hitting their highest in nearly three weeks, amid slowing production gains
Malaysia can emulate Gabon's sustainable plantation policy
RECENTLY, the Norwegian Parliament requested its government to limit and phase out palm oil in its biofuels policy, to take effect from January 2020. The aim is to exclude biofuels with a high deforestation risk.
Philippines seeks balance trade with Indonesia
The Philippines may impose stricter trade measures against Indonesia after the ASEAN neighboring country decided not to ease up on its protocols and open their market access
Shifting from oil to sun
LAST week we briefly discussed the low commodity prices, especially that of palm oil, which have been going on for quite some time, and would likely see no improvement in this new year
